In a bold move to enhance sustainability in the tech industry, Engie and Prometheus have announced a partnership to co-locate data centres with renewable energy assets in Dallas, Texas. This collaboration is part of a broader effort to reduce the environmental impact of the rapidly growing data centre sector, which consumes significant amounts of energy.

The project aims to power Prometheus’ state-of-the-art data centres with renewable energy, sourced directly from Engie’s extensive portfolio of clean energy assets. By situating these data centres alongside renewable energy generation facilities, the companies aim to optimize energy efficiency, reduce transmission losses, and ensure that the data centres run on 100% renewable power. This marks a key step in making the digital infrastructure more sustainable and aligning with global decarbonization goals [1][2].

Data centres are notorious for their high energy consumption, and as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and big data continue to expand, their carbon footprint has become a significant concern. The Engie-Prometheus partnership addresses this challenge by ensuring that the energy used to power the centres is not only renewable but also locally sourced, helping to meet growing demand for both tech services and sustainable energy solutions [1].

The collaboration is expected to contribute to the broader green energy transition in Texas, a state that has become a major hub for both renewable energy development and data centre growth. As the partnership moves forward, it could serve as a model for other companies in the tech and energy sectors to create integrated, sustainable solutions that benefit both the environment and the economy [2].

References:

[1] ESG Today. (2024). Engie, Prometheus to Co-locate Data Centers and Renewable Energy in Texas. Retrieved from https://www.esgtoday.com/engie-prometheus-to-co-locate-data-centers-and-renewable-energy-in-texas/

[2] Data Centre Dynamics. (2024). Prometheus Partners with Engie to Co-locate Data Centres with Renewable Assets in Dallas, Texas. Retrieved from https://www.datacentredynamics.com/en/news/prometheus-partners-with-engie-to-colocate-data-centres-with-renewable-assets-in-dallas-texas/